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Changing Hands 2026: A Craft DeStash Sale

This event is a sale of pre-loved, hand-crafted items and craft materials, tools and supplies all in support of the C2 Centre for Craft and our ongoing activities to promote local craft!  Information to donate to the sale is below.

Attend the Destash | November 1, 12pm – 4pm 

Timeline:
12 pm: VIP Shoppers – First Dibs for the Seriously Crafty, tickets $10, supporting Craft in Manitoba! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE FORM BELOW
1-3 pm: Open Shop – Mountains of Stuff, Mountains of Fun, FREE ENTRY!
3-4 pm: Bargain Hunters – 50% Off Everything! Crafty Squirrels Stock Up for the Winter, FREE ENTRY!


What kinds of things will I find at the sale? 

-Hand-crafted and crafty treasures of all kinds!

-Beloved hand-made items that folks wish to re-home… those beautiful ceramic wine goblets received as a housewarming gift but never used, the fabulous earrings that just weren’t her style, the knit sweater he grew out of…

-Craft tools, materials, and supplies… the rigid heddle loom bought on impulse, that spare wood carving set, ten balls of gorgeous wool for the afghan that never got knit up…

Any donated items not sold as part of this fundraiser may be retained by MCC/MCML for future events or will be donated to Arts Junction or a charitable thrift store, as appropriate and at the discretion of the event organizers.

Donate to the Destash

We need your help! We are seeking donations of clean, good quality craft-related items from a smoke-free environment:

– CRAFT TOOLS, eg: knitting needles, carving set, power drill, bobbin winder
– CRAFT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, eg: skeins of yarn, fabric (pieces 30 x 30 cm  min), beads, exotic wood
– CRAFT EQUIPMENT, eg: sewing machine, lathe, pottery wheel, drawing table
– Not sure if your items fit the bill? Just call or email us to find out.

THREE ADVANCE DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
October 1-25, 2026

1. 29 Salme Drive, Winnipeg (off St. Vital Road just west of Dunkirk Drive)
2. 362 Kingston Crescent, Winnipeg (off Dunkirk Drive, just south of the Red River)

Please put your donations in a plastic bag or box clearly marked Changing Hands. Leave items in/on the front porch. No need to ring the bell or knock – we’ll be checking frequently. Drop off items at your convenience.

  1. Poco Inspired, 495 D Madison St, Winnipeg, MB (St. James business district)Please drop off items inside the store during business hours. Please don’t leave donations outside. Poco Inspired is open:
    Wed, Thurs, Fri 11-9
    Sat. + Sun 11-6
    Closed Mon-Tues

ONE LAST-MINUTE DROP-OFF LOCATION
October 28-29, 2026, 12-4 pm at:

C2 Centre for Craft, 1-329 Cumberland Ave (loading zone in front of building)
Please buzz 22 to be let in. Please do not leave items outside.

For larger items, larger quantities of items, or any questions, please contact us at tsutherland@c2centreforcraft.ca to make drop-off arrangements ahead of time.

Any donated items not sold as part of this fundraiser may be retained by MCC/MCML for future events or will be donated to Arts Junktion or a charitable thrift store, as appropriate and at the discretion of event organizers.

C2 Centre for Craft

Address:

1-329 Cumberland Ave.
Winnipeg, R3B 1T2
November 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost:

Free

Organizers

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library

Manitoba Craft Council

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